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Elektor 21087 Usage Instruction

Mini-wheelie self-balancing robot

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Mini-Wheelie Self-Balancing Robot
Usage Instruction
SKU 21087

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  • Page 1 Mini-Wheelie Self-Balancing Robot Usage Instruction SKU 21087...
  • Page 2 Self-Balancing Robot Kit Usage Instruction Version 1.2 - 2025 Self-Balancing Robot Kit | Usage Instruction 2/13...
  • Page 3: Parts List

    A. Parts List B. Hardware Assembly Guide I. Assemble the motor and tire 1. Fit the motor and mount with supplied screws A: (Identical operation of two motors) Self-Balancing Robot Kit | Usage Instruction 3/13...
  • Page 4 3. Connect tire to motor with screws A: 2. Fit the tire and motor mount with supplied screws A: Self-Balancing Robot Kit | Usage Instruction 4/13...
  • Page 5 II. Connect the motor to Case Board 1. Referring to the wireframe on case board, connect motor to case board 2. Connect Flex Cable A & B to motor and through the hole on case board: with screw B (same steps for left and right part) Noted : the 2 cables has difference length Note: For stronger hold, use the washers supplied with screws.
  • Page 6 III. Installing Battery 1. Attach battery to case board with zip ties: Connect the flex Cable A& B to the main board: 2. Use screw B and copper column A to mount main control board onto case board: Self-Balancing Robot Kit | Usage Instruction 6/13...
  • Page 7 IV. Components mounting on the main control board V. Connect the screen to the main control board 1. Mount the MPU6050 module to main board with Plastic Nylon Column: 1. Install copper columns C to screen with screws B: 2. Connect screen to main board with Flex Cable C: 2.
  • Page 8 VI. Assembly of Acrylic Board VII. Final step Attach copper column C to Case board and Acrylic Board using screw B: Connect battery cable to main board to provide power, then insert the protective strip on both side of case board: Install acrylic board to screen with screws B: Self-Balancing Robot Kit hardware assembly completed! Self-Balancing Robot Kit | Usage Instruction...
  • Page 9: Software Installation

    C. Software Installation Select the ESP32-S3 controller board: Tools → Board → ESP32 Arduino → ESP32S3 Dev Module I. Arduino IDE The Arduino IDE configured for the ESP32-S3 microcontroller is required to compile and upload the software for the Self-Balancing robot. Refer to www.elektormagazine.com/labs/esp32-getting-started for detailed instructions on how to install the Arduino IDE for the ESP32.
  • Page 10 III. Download the Software If the Arduino IDE is running, close it and restart it. www.elektormagazine.com/labs/self-balancing-robot-with-maker-fabs The download contains all the libraries except for the big graphics library, which you must install yourself. Install version 1.4.6 of the library “GFX Library for Arduino”...
  • Page 11 IV. MicroSD Card Enter the offset values in the sketch SBRobotDabble (somewhere The download also contains a folder named sdcard. Using a computer, starting around line 100). Your values will be different, do not keep the copy the files contained in this folder to a suitable microSD card and stick default values: it in the microSD card slot of the robot.
  • Page 12 VIII. Power Monitor Use Dabble in Gamepad mode. Do not connect the smartphone to the 'SBRobot' Bluetooth device, let Dabble do it for you. A power monitor is available for monitoring battery voltage and motor Place the robot upright, keep it up with a hand or a foot so you can power.
  • Page 13: After-Sales Service

    Technical support 1). The product is not under warranty; www.elektor.com 2). Failure to present a valid purchase proof 3). Failure or damage caused by improper use of the product, repair or modification not authorized by the Company;...